Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 15 - July/August 2021 (Issue 58)

ALEXANDER’S LIVE 01244 401 402 | www.alexanderslive.com Alexander’s is located in Rufus Court, one of Chester’s famous cobbled streets. Open all week it boasts a fabulous bar and imaginative menu. Day to day the venue offers a huge range of bands, comedy, theatre, burlesque, poetry and more, so if you’re looking for somewhere that knows how to throw a party, this could be the place. The gardens run a length of the Roman City Walls, and being tucked away it offers the best of both worlds in the form of a city-centre location with the feel of a private countryside spot. Say “I do” then celebrate in style in Alexander’s main room. Primarily a live music venue, this space has it all, and the staff are well versed in fast turnarounds throughout the day. It can host 80 seated for your ceremony, 55 for a sit-down wedding breakfast, or 150 for a buffet and the evening bash. You’ll also have use of part of Rufus Court and Abbey Green gardens at the rear. GROSVENOR PULFORD HOTEL & SPA 01244 570 560 | www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk The interior of this four-star hotel is steeped in modern elegance and boasts an impressive red-brick exterior dating back to the 19th century. It’s bursting with character and has a rich heritage with links to the Grosvenor estate of the Duke of Westminster. The grounds include a beautiful Asian Sensory Garden, a picturesque lake with a quaint wooden bridge, and a charming thatched gazebo, all set against the glorious Cheshire countryside and Welsh hills. The grounds offer a wonderful backdrop for those all-important photos as recognised at The English Wedding Awards North in 2019 where the hotel won Romantic Venue of the Year. Exchange your vows in the opulent Grosvenor Suite, which has a capacity of 200 guests. Or say “I do” in either Belgrave or Westminster Suites, both recently-refurbished and capable of holding 50 nearest and dearest. In the warmer months, the licensed Lakeside Gazebo is the ideal setting for romantic outdoor nuptials. All three ceremony suites can be transformed into your reception space, complete with creative lighting and a dancefloor. Maximum capacity is 150 for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening revelries. The hotel offers a free food tasting for you both and you can also enjoy a complimentary stay in a superior bedroom on your wedding night. What’s more, to commemorate your first anniversary you’ll be invited to indulge in a romantic break at the hotel at an exclusive discount. Alexander Frost https://gavinjpriest.com Jo Jord Photography LOCAL VENUES 15